NHL Rumors III: Morris, Coyotes, Thornton, Engelland, Hiller, Weaver and McClement
  • Sarah McLellan: The Coyotes will be moving on from Derek Morris, GM Don Maloney: “We wanted to change our mix.”

  • Sarah McLellan: The Coyotes called on pending UFAs yesterday. They are looking to add a scoring winger or two, improve their speed and team defending.

  • Joe Smith: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said he contacted some defensemen but wouldn’t say who.

  • Damien Cox: There is interest in Shawn Thornton. Douglas Murray may find it difficult in getting an offer.

  • Ryan Rishaug: Six teams have shown interest in Deryk Engelland. At least four teams are interested in Jonas Hiller.

  • Ryan Rishaug: Sources saying that the Oilers reached out to Engelland and are likely to have further talks.

  • News 1130 Sports: The Canucks played phone tag with Jonas Hiller’s agent, who also represents Deryk Engelland and Joe Vitale.

  • Jimmy Murphy: Sources saying Mike Weaver has talked with teams, but the Canadiens still remain high on his list.

  • Jonas Siegel: Jay McClement’s agent said there haven’t been talks with the Maple Leafs and there are none planned as of yet.